Lead Data Engineer

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise focused on creating world-class stories and experiences.
$152,200 - $213,900
Data
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Entertainment · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Lead Data Engineer

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is at the forefront of reimagining magical viewing experiences for beloved stories while transforming Disney's media business. The Product & Data Engineering team drives innovation at scale, serving millions of consumers worldwide through platforms like Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. As a Lead Data Engineer, you'll be instrumental in building and maintaining Identity and Device Data products that serve as the source of truth for customer identifiers and devices. This role demands expertise in scalable, fault-tolerant data processing pipelines and backend systems to ensure reliable delivery of both real-time and batch data. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape the future of Disney's streaming platforms. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work on products that reach global audiences. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, mentorship, and technical excellence while contributing to products that delight millions of consumers every day. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both deep technical expertise and the ability to guide and mentor team members.

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Responsibilities For Lead Data Engineer

  • Build and maintain product-driven initiatives to improve Identity and Device data products
  • Enhance/improve codebase to be extensible, reusable, and maintainable
  • Enhance/redesign existing data models
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies
  • Collaborate with stakeholders
  • Participate in on-call support
  • Mentor junior team members
  • Participate in code reviews

Requirements For Lead Data Engineer

Python
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 7+ years of big data engineering experience
  • Experience with distributed systems like Hadoop or Databricks
  • Strong Python, Scala and SQL skills
  • Experience with MPP or cloud database technology
  • Deep understanding of Data Modeling
  • Operational experience in production environment
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills
  • Experience with data integration tools and CI/CD
  • Experience with AWS S3

Benefits For Lead Data Engineer

Medical Insurance
  • Medical benefits
  • Bonus potential
  • Long-term incentives

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